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“Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth.”
Matthew 5:5 NIV
Meekness is not weakness, it is power under control.
According to a word study, word meek from the original language was used to describe military horse training. The army would find the wildest horses in the mountains and bring them to be broken in. “After months of training, the fewest of them graduated as war horses— its state would have been said to be ‘meek.’
The horse had power under authority, ‘strength under control.’ It never ceased to be determined, strong and passionate. However, it learned to bring its nature under discipline. Where it was once wild, unruly, out of control and rebellious, it would now respond to the slightest touch of the rider, stand in the face of cannon fire, thunder into battle and stop at a whisper.”
Similarly, God will use our trials to bring our nature under His authority. Whatever seems right, whatever we think or feel is right, we must allow ourselves to be led by the Holy Spirit, to be still enough to stop at a whisper and remain steady in tribulation. It’s important to note that meekness is not gullible or absent of conviction—the only people in the Bible described as ‘meek’ are Moses and Jesus, who were both forceful and determined, yet obedient to God’s commands. Neither would have been described as a pushover. (Num 12:3)
‘Blessed are the meek’ is our assurance that it is safe to trust that God is for us. Instead of running to other solutions or comfort, we can run straight to the Father.
Wait patiently for Him, today. Take his yoke upon you and learn from Him, for He is gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your soul.” (Mt 11:29) Perhaps you feel ‘waiting’ on the Lord is inactive, but that’s simply not true. It is to be free of chaos! It is to live and move and breathe with a steadiness and calm that comes from knowing that God is in control and will work things out for the best.
As we stay close to Him and digest His word, He will give us the strength to endure. No good thing will be withheld from those who walk uprightly. (Ps 84:11)
Practice:
trusting in God
Psalm 37 illustrates active trust in a very tangible way— Be still, Commit and Trust.
Be Still: The moment we open our eyes it’s easy to jump straight into the day, but here we have an opportunity to pause, and enter the day from a steady place. As you sit at the feet of the Savior this morning, trust that Jesus has already begun to help you with whatever you are seeking. (Ps 37:7)
Commit: Verbally commit your day to Him— express any frustrations, worries, or confrontation.(Ps 37:5)
Trust: Trust in the Lord. Admit to God that you are going to choose to trust Him today. Ask Him to highlight the good He has for you to do and do your best not to worry. If you do, recommit, “I trust you God.” (Ps 37:3)
centering prayer
Fix my eyes on you, Jesus.
